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The Maine Millennial: U.S. health care coverage is a battle of the robots

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 1, 2022April 30, 2022

Trying to get an insurer to pay for something requires the stamina to outlast the ranks of automated voices and customer service agents.

by Alfred M. Niese Jr. Special to the Telegram May 1, 2022April 29, 2022

People having great power who lose sight of the distinction between self-esteem and hubris can cause incalculable harm.

by Marilyn R. Gugliucci and Steven Price Special to the Telegram May 1, 2022April 29, 2022

Society typically associates getting older with loss, but we are active participants in life and have much to share.

by Jim Fossel May 1, 2022April 30, 2022

The state’s Democrats come out in favor of rights for corporations, while Republicans use big government to impose their vision on local schools.

Signing off – with a smile on my face and a lump in my throat – after 45 years in Maine journalism.

Los Angeles Times (TNS)

by Mark Andre Special to Central Maine Newspapers April 30, 2022April 28, 2022

The issues being raised in Fairfield show that federal funding rules are misguided, a local legislative candidate writes.

by Jay Bradshaw Special to the Press Herald April 30, 2022May 2, 2022

It seems inconceivable that a call to 911 may go unanswered, but such a nightmare scenario is closer on a daily basis than the public may realize.

by Drew Gattine Special to Central Maine Newspapers April 29, 2022May 1, 2022

The facts show that Janet Mills has cleaned up the mess left by the former governor, the chairman of the Maine Democratic Party writes.

by Seth Berry Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

Despite modest steps, CMP and Versant will still make progress difficult and costly.